Tujunga fire out, but firefighters stick around to keep it that way

The fire burned uphill in moderate to heavy brush, he said, taking firefighters several hours to bring it under control.

There were no reports of any injuries or property damage, but several firefighters were exposed to poison oak. However, Humphrey said none of the firefighters showed signs that they had been affected by it. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the blaze.

The Tujunga fire broke out more than two hours after a small brush fire began in the foothills above eastern Pasadena, burning five acres before firefighters got it under control.

Officials investigating that fire said they had detained three juveniles and were questioning them about its origin.

The blaze began above Hastings Ranch Drive about 3 p.m. and moved up into the Angeles National Forest, away from homes, officials said.

Despite steep terrain, water-dropping helicopters as well as Pasadena, county and forest service firefighters were able to bring the fire quickly under control, fire officials said.

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